16 SEP 2025
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Acute need for homes
10 September 2025
THE scale of the district’s social housing crisis has been laid bare this week.
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Bomb disposal experts inspect ditched suitcase
BOMB disposal experts were called to examine a suitcase found abandoned close to the Royal Mail sorting office in Downpatrick on Saturday morning. -
This will be the first time in my adult life I will not be involved in local government
DOWNPATRICK councillor Gareth Sharvin has quit local politics. -
Council urged to outline plans for leisure centre and Rock Pool
NEWRY, Mourne and Down Council has again been asked to spell out a detailed plan for the delivery of a modern new leisure centre in Newcastle and the redevelopment of the resort’s outdoor Rock Pool. -
Conwoman who swindled £115k from victims guilty
AN American conwoman, who swindled more than £115,000 from four victims, was convicted of theft and fraud offences at Downpatrick Crown Court last week. -
DfI urged to deliver promised park and ride in Downpatrick
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Renewed appeal on street scheme
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‘Proud Saul woman’ Aurla co-opted in as SDLP councillor
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£1m investment completes a refurb at Ballynahinch Centre
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Friends of late Matthew to take part in Belfast Half Marathon in his memory
THE friends of a teacher at St Colman’s High and Sixth Form College in Ballynahinch, who died from cancer last month, are to run the Belfast Half Marathon in his memory. -
Multi-agency response to false alarm after sighting
NEWCASTLE RNLI responded to a false alarm last week after flares were sighted off the Co Down coast. -
Mournes rescue team looking back as work on new base starts
AS a new chapter in the history of the Mourne Mountain Rescue Team opens with the start of construction work on an ultra-modern new base in Newcastle, the group is turning its attention to the past. -
Talk on sustainability future in the Mournes
A KEY meeting last week discussed building a sustainable future for the Mournes. -
Award-winning chef Neven brings show to Dundrum
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Wellington Silver Band’s 80th anniversary concert
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Masonic Lodge hospital cheque
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Glee Singers set to present Wizard of Oz
SPORTS
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Soccer club’s £500,000 plan
OFFICIALS at Ballynahinch United are seeking funding for a £500,000 improvement scheme at their Millbridge home. -
Bhoys throw away two-goal lead and draw 2A league clash
CELTIC Bhoys ped two points from a winning position when they were held to a draw by Beann Mhádagháin in their first game in Division 2A. -
‘Islanders no match for Burren
BURREN underlined why they are regarded among the front runners for the Down Senior Football Championship title with a powerful and polished display against Loughinisland in Clonduff on Sunday evening. -
Liatroim’s young hurlers crowned U-14 champions
LIATROIM Fontenoys are Down U-14 Hurling Championship winners for the second successive season. -
Glory for SLYC
THERE was a disappointing finale to the Strangford Lough Youth Series as, once again, strong winds meant it was not possible for the competitors to take part in the Gore’s Island race, run by Quoile Yacht Club. -
McMullan is king of Mill Hill
THE 38th running of the Mill Hill Mile took place last Tuesday evening under calm skies and dry conditions—ideal weather for the North’s most iconic uphill sprint.
FEATURES
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Seeing barn owls breed here for three years running is the ultimate reward for farming with nature
ONE of Northern Ireland’s rarest birds has bred successfully for the third year in a row at a family farm near Downpatrick, offering hope for the recovery of the species. -
COUNTRY DIARY
From the pages of the Down Recorder, September 13, 1995
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Hollymount Pipe Band’s Ashley is crowned UK solo drumming champ
HOLLYMOUNT Pipe Band’s Ashley Steele has been crowned the UK’s juvenile solo drumming champion. -
Assumption’s Cara lifts Rosaleen McConn Award
A PUPIL at Assumption Grammar School has been awarded a prestigious prize for her strength of spirit and resilience. -
Staff and families enjoy celebrations
MORE than 600 Finnebrogue employees and their families came together on Saturday for Finnebrogue’s fourth annual Fun Day. -
Event success despite downpour
THE annual Crossgar car and motorcycle cavalcade organised by the Brian Steenson Group has raised £1,500 for the Marie Curie Hospice.